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Woman stands in front of a colorful 'demelza' backdrop with the tagline 'extraordinary care for extraordinary children' and illustrations of children playing instruments.
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Yeun's volunteering story: making a fresh start

Volunteering at Demelza helped Yeun transition from her family business to a new career in finance, gaining confidence, skills, and a fresh start along the way.

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Woman stands behind a cluttered workbench in a Demelza shop with clothing racks, hangers, storage bins, and scattered tools and materials.
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Rose's volunteering story: finding a new community

After losing her husband, Rose found friendship, purpose, and new skills through volunteering at Demelza’s Canterbury shop - 17 years and still going strong!

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Eight people stand indoors in front of a banner reading 'together we change Lives' with sections on support, counselling, and fundraising.
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Demelza colleagues attend Together for Short Lives conference

Demelza joined 300 sector colleagues at the Together for Short Lives conference, sharing ideas to build a strong, sustainable future for children’s palliative care.

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Six people stand by a "Trail with a Tale" banner and display featuring two colorful animal sculptures on a circular platform with "Racing into town soon!" text.
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Schools get ready to paint sculptures for charity art trail

Nearly 30 schools are painting sculptures for Demelza’s Trail with a Tale - a free, family-friendly art trail coming to Tunbridge Wells this summer!

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White plaster sculpture of two hands holding each other, flanked by glass vases with small white flowers tied with light blue ribbons.
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Dying Matters Awareness Week: the culture of dying matters

Dying Matters Awareness Week is vital to Demelza as it encourages open, culturally sensitive conversations about death and grief, helping families feel supported and understood.

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Three people stand indoors with two dogs. Behind them is a banner reading: 'Every day can be extraordinary. Give today and double your impact for children with serious conditions.'
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Furry friends providing support at Demelza

To mark National Therapy Animal Day, Pets As Therapy dogs Nala and Buddy visited Demelza, bringing comfort and smiles to children and families with their calming presence.

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Five marathon runners in teal 'demelza' shirts wearing medals and bibs labeled HARRIET, TOMMY, HAYLEY, AIDAN, and AMY.
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More than 30 runners complete London Marathon for Demelza

33 runners raised over £110,000 for Demelza by completing the London Marathon - applications to join #TeamDemelza in 2026 are now open!

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Family stories
Daisy's story

Daisy is willful, kind and very, very active! She also has a rare, complex medical condition, so since Daisy was little, Demelza has been providing support to her and her family, including care at home, art therapy for her sister, support during hospital stays, and family events.

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Demelza to host open afternoon for online shopping volunteers

Demelza is hosting an open afternoon on 24 April in Larkfield to recruit volunteers for its online shop - help raise vital funds through sustainable retail!

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